Editor’s note (September 2026): This post is kept as a record of Breastfeed Durham’s 2024 events; the dates and registration links in it have passed. Celebrate Minority Health Month with Breastfeed Durham! Explore our comprehensive calendar of events aimed at promoting health equity and supporting minority communities. From workshops to support groups, there’s something for […]
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As we observe National Minority Health Month, we want to shine a spotlight on a remarkable resource in our community that stands at the intersection of health, support, and empowerment for Black families in Durham: Diapers for Black Durham. This initiative, beautifully represented on Instagram under the handle @blackdurhamdiapers, is spearheaded by a passionate mama,
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Breastfeed Durham’s very own Stephanie Amekuedi was highlighted in the La Leche League USA blog and website! Stephanie has been an LLL Leader since January 2020 and currently serves on the LLL USA Council as an elected delegate for the Mosaic Area Network. She is a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist. She is also the Founder of
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As we celebrate Black History Month, Breastfeed Durham and the Black Breastfeeding Coalition are proud to highlight the invaluable contributions of Black women to the fields of lactation and birthing equity. Their legacy, rooted in resilience and empowerment, underscores the importance of addressing maternal and infant health through an intersectional framework. This perspective recognizes the
(español abajo) A recent report by the Urban Institute highlights how critical it is for immigrants, advocates, and agency workers to have accurate information about immigrant eligibility for health and benefit programs in North Carolina. Now, with Medicaid Expansion around the corner in North Carolina, the North Carolina Justice Center and the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy have
For many, nursing a baby is the embodiment of nurture and love. However, for some families, especially those from non-English speaking backgrounds, the journey to successful breastfeeding continuation and duration can be riddled with challenges, misinformation, and lack of proper support. At Breastfeed Durham, our commitment has always been to champion every family’s feeding journey.
At Breastfeed Durham, we are committed to providing inclusive and tailored support to all families on their infant feeding journeys. To better understand and address the unique needs of Spanish-speaking families in Durham and the surrounding areas, the Pro-Lactancia Hispana Coalition is excited to announce our Infant Feeding Needs Assessment. We recognize the importance of
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month and the Tea & Milk Coalition wanted to take this time to honor and celebrate the rich traditions, achievements, and contributions of Asian Americans. AANHPI month highlights the diverse cultures, experiences, and histories of Asian people throughout the United States. The Asian population
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Breastfeeding is a critical aspect of perinatal health, and the NC Perinatal Health Strategic Plan (PHSP) for 2022-2026 recognizes this by including strategies to promote and support breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is a key factor in improving infant health outcomes and reducing the risk of maternal and infant mortality. In the Perinatal Health Strategic Plan, breastfeeding/chestfeeding is
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Breastfeed Durham has achieved a great deal over the past five years as we work to normalize breast, chest, and human milk feeding throughout the Durham community. The co-founders of Breastfeed Durham sat down for their very first cup of coffee five years ago. Little did they know that their project would grow to be
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